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What are some common misconceptions about programming that you'd like to debunk? (programming.dev)

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[–] pantyhosewimp@lemmynsfw.com 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Computer programming is to computer science as telescope operation is to astronomy.

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[–] abhibeckert@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

A better analogy is writing vs writing.

Do you know how to hold a pen and draw letters? You can write. Do you want to write a best selling novel? Yeah that's a different skill.

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